Mega-popular streaming radio service Pandora has had quite a big day in iOS land. An update to the app has brought a much-loved feature to the iPad, and there's a new Pandora app for one of those wearable devices everyone is talking about. And all that without spending a penny.

Mega-popular streaming radio service Pandora has had quite a big day in iOS land. An update to the app has brought a much-loved feature to the iPad, and there's a new Pandora app for one of those wearable devices everyone is talking about. And all that without spending a penny.

Anyone who uses an iPad as an alarm clock or likes to dock it on the nightstand will have reason to celebrate after grabbing the new Pandora update. Version 5.3 adds the alarm clock function for iPad which originally came to iPhone last year. You can use this to queue up a favorite station to wake you up in the morning. It also has adjustable snooze times and a sleep timer.

This is a universal app, but it's only the iPad getting new features this time. iPhone users will have to make do with the new Pebble app. Of course, you need a Pebble to take advantage of it. The Pebble app allows you to use a Pebble smart watch to view and change stations without touching your phone.

The Pebble Pandora app is available through the Pebble iPhone app (yes, it's a little confusing in an Xzibit sort of way). If you have a Pebble paired with your device, a notification will link you directly to the app so you can install it. The regular Pebble app is in the App Store.

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